plate no. 9022
Boat and Shops in Aegina
Spyros Vassiliou, 1953
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students practice simplified forms and color blocking, as well as creating depth through layering and basic perspective.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, boat, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the sky/background, sea, buildings, and boat.
- step 03
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and pottery.
- step 04
Paint the details of the boat, including the masts, sails, and rigging.
- step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
- step 06
Refine the details and add any finishing touches.
- step 07
Add the details of the sea, including the waves and reflections.
- step 08
Allow to dry and varnish.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · burnt sienna
secondary · sap green · ultramarine blue · cadmium red
Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and sap green. Vary the blue by adding white or ultramarine. Create the red-brown of the boat by mixing burnt sienna with cadmium red.
techniques
- ·color blocking
- ·layering
- ·simplified forms
- ·basic perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overcomplicating the details.
- →Not simplifying the forms enough.
- →Using too many colors.
- →Ignoring the basic principles of perspective.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·water container
- ·paper towels
- ·pencil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
Use a medium-sized canvas (e.g., 16x20 inches) for this project. Acrylic paints are recommended for their quick drying time and ease of use.
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